Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Cement grades'

As the most important materials in civil engineering, bituminous and cementitious materials have been used widely in pavements and constructions for many years. Accurate determination of adhesion is important to the bonding properties of bituminous and cementitious materials. In this work, we presented a novel approach to measure the adhesion between binders and aggregate mineral particles at microscopic scale. Particle probe scanning force microscopes (SFM) were used to study the adhesion between mineral microspheres representing the primary aggregate constituents (Al2O3, SiO2 and CaCO3) and various control (PG 64-22 and PG 58-22) and modified binders. Results showed that these modified SFM probes could effectively measure the adhesion between binders and aggregate minerals. Consistent adhesion measurements were obtained between different asphalt binders and aggregate mineral particles. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate effects of different factors on the aggregate-modified binder adhesion, including aggregate constituents, binder types, modifier types and cantilever properties. Due to the stronger polarity of alumina particles, stronger interactions occur within alumina-binder pairs than within silica- and calcium carbonate-binder pairs. Meanwhile, morphologies of different modified binders clearly demonstrated microstructural variations in these binders. The adhesion between steel and different cement hydrated products was measured using particle probe SFM. Adhesive forces are collected between steel microspheres and new (four-week old) and old (six-month old) cement in air and saturated lime water. Mixed Gaussian models were applied to predict phase distributions in the cement paste, i.e., low density C-S-H, high density C-S-H, CH, other hydrated products and the unreacted components. For new cement in saturated lime water, adhesive forces between steel and low density C-S-H, high density C-S-H and other hydrated products are intermediate among all groups selected. The adhesive forces between steel and calcium hydroxide are smallest, whereas the adhesive forces between steel and the unreacted phases are largest. For the six-month old cement, the interweaving of calcium carbonate crystals and C-S-H during the carbonation produces greater adhesive forces to steel, consistent with the adhesive forces between steel and the control calcium carbonate specimen. CH turned into calcium carbonate by reacting with carbon dioxide in air. An increase in adhesive forces was found between steel and calcium carbonate in the old cement than those between steel and CH in the new cement. Particle probe SFM is able to measure the adhesion in bimaterials. For bituminous materials, this methodology provides opportunities to evaluate the effects of different processing methods and to generate quantitative information for the development of multi- scale asphalt mixture cracking models. For cementitious materials, these studies opened new avenues to study the interactions between steel and cement at microscale under a variety of environmental conditions and can be formulated as crack initiation and propagation criteria incorporated in multiscale models for reinforced concrete structures.

The primary objective of this research study was to observe the changes in the physical properties of cement coated secondary aggregates, namely surface roughness and angle of internal friction and how these properties are related to the performance of Open Graded Friction Course asphalt mixtures, OGFC made from these materials under laboratory Uniaxial, deformation and rutting testing simulating the traffic loading and temperature of the materials in service. The secondary aggregates, namely Croxden natural gravel aggregates, which is rejected by road engineers for use in road surfacing was upgraded with a specifically designed cement coating. Asphalt mixtures mechanical properties in terms of stiffness modulus, deformations and rutting were determined and analyzed using state-of-the-art laboratory test equipment and supported by technical literature from different information and resources. Three aggregate types were considered in this study; Arcow rock crushed aggregates( as a control aggregate), Croxden aggregate (as a secondary or low quality aggregates) and cement coated Croxden aggregate (as an upgraded material). One aggregate gradation was designed for all mixture types and the adopted aggregate gradation had a nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) of 14mm. Two binder types were selected, 100/150 pen binder and 40/60 pen binder to represent the soft and hard binders respectively that are commonly used by road engineers. This research also documents a survey of literature review that led to the design of a novel machine that is eagerly needed by the pavement industry to boost the knowledge and understanding of real tyre-road interaction. Computer software, SOLIDWORKS, was used to create a 3-dimentional model of the machine that was jointly named by the Highway Agency and Tarmac ltd., as Low Cost Asphalt Tasting Equipment (LoCATE). The machine was designed for use and for the first time to investigate the performance of the said mixtures under real traffic loading and environmental conditions and to correlate its results with those obtained using Repeated Load Indirect Tensile Test (RLIT) and Repeated Load Axial Test (RLAT), which were carried out at 10°C, 20°C, 30°C and 45°C. At an advanced stage of this research work and when the cost of fabricating LoCATE was found impossible to be met by LJMU, wheel tracking tests were done on the materials studied as a replacement of LoCATE and this part of the research program was achieved at Wolverhampton's bituminous testing laboratories in collaboration with Tarmac Ltd. In general, the results of this research investigation indicate that the introduction of cement coated aggregates to OGFC led to an outstanding improvement in the chemical properties of the coated natural aggregates and the stiffness and deformation properties/resistance of the road mixtures containing them. This was in comparison with that made from the uncoated aggregates in all the tests that have been carried out within this research study. Also, the effects of elevated temperature were investigated and it was found to have significant influence on the engineering properties, Indirect Tensile Stiffness Moduli (ITSM) and permanent deformation/rutting characteristic of the mixtures were also investigated. Outstanding new results were achieved, using LJMU cement coating paste for coating the waste natural aggregate and as thus this will hopefully eliminate the restriction imposed by road engineers on the use of natural gravel aggregates in road pavement surfacing layers. This is an outstanding knowledge extension in this field and marks a starting point for more research in this ever growing industry i. e. the use of waste and recycled aggregates in construction industry.

Comparaison des caracteristiques mineralogiques et des proprietes mecaniques de melanges equiponderaux de fillers calcaires, dolomitiques ou quartzeux avec 5 liants : ciment portland, ciment alumineux, ciment au laitier, cendres volantes chaux eteinte et fumees de silice condensees chaux residuaire. Evocation d'un nouveau liant routier, par melange de cendres volantes, fumees de silice condensees et chaux (l'additivite des proprietes se realisant pour des proportions particulieres)

Soil reinforcement has been, since the beginning of the last century, one of the most attractive type of material for engineers. It allows the soil properties to be changed to better suit the requirements of the structure being built. Despite the high embodied carbon, Portland cement is still widely used to improve the strength of soils and, more importantly, reduce the maintenance frequency of infrastructure assets, this, in return, may justify its application. In this research, a comprehensive laboratory triaxial testing programme was developed, in order to better understand the behaviour of a cemented and un-cemented crushed limestone, used as base and sub-base in UK. The material is well graded and the samples were prepared by dynamic compaction, very dense state, with 0, 1 and 2% of cement. The triaxial tests were performed under a variety of confining stresses, monotonic shearing and cyclic stress ratios. Results derived from the monotonic shearing were interpreted using critical state soil mechanics concept, including the changes in peak strength, changes in stiffness, yielding points, stress-dilatancy behaviour, etc. Similar samples were tested under a high number of cyclic loading and different stress ratios. To evaluate the effect of the cyclic shearing on the samples, monotonic shearing was performed afterwards and also interpreted in the same way. The cyclic stage was interpreted based on shakedown theory and the methodology proposed by BS EN 13286-7 (2004) in order to rank the material behaviour. It was also shown that particle breakage was as low as did not change the results. Distinct critical state lines, for different cement contents, were found, regardless of the shearing method used. The results also show that the addition of cement is beneficial to the behaviour of the soil, stabilising the mixtures by reducing the volume changes during the cyclic stage. This improves the long term performance of these materials in the long term, by reducing maintenance costs.

[EN] Selecting an appropriate material storage system typology, for the raw material as well as for the products resulting from the manufacturing process, is essential for the management of production and control stock processes. Nowadays there are several available techniques applied in cement industry for storing clinker, such as silos dome, longitudinal stores, round silos or circular stores. The selection of the silo typology to be used has traditionally been based on the project manager own experience and on purely economic factors. However, the election depends not only on commensurable criteria, such as the construction cost, but also on intangible and not easily quantifiable factors which sometimes come into conflict with each other. This thesis proposes an expert system to determine the optimal silo typology for storing 50,000 tons of cement clinker. A hybrid approach is applied in which the Delphi method and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) are used, taking account of a group of experts, to assess the selection factors and the possible alternatives for clinker storage. Finally, the proposed methodology uses VIKOR technique to establish the most adequate storage facility according to these criteria for the studied case and to guarantee stability condition.<br>[ES] La selección de la tipología más apropiada para sistemas de almacenamiento de materiales, tanto de las materias primas como de los productos resultantes del proceso de fabricación, es esencial para el control de la producción y la gestión de stocks. Hoy en día, en la industria del cemento existen varias técnicas aplicadas al almacenamiento de clínker, como son el silo domo, el almacén longitudinal, el silo cilíndrico o el depósito circular. La selección de la tipología de silo a emplear se ha basado tradicionalmente en la propia experiencia del responsable del proyecto y en factores puramente económicos. Sin embargo, la elección del sistema óptimo depende no sólo de criterios conmensurables como el coste de construcción, sino también de factores intangibles y difícilmente cuantificables que en ocasiones entran en conflicto entre sí. En la presente tesis doctoral se propone un sistema experto para determinar la tipología óptima de silo, aplicándose a un caso concreto en el que se pretende almacenar 50.000 toneladas de clínker. Se aplica un método híbrido en el que la técnica Delphi y el Proceso Analítico Jerárquico (AHP) son empleados para, apoyándose en un grupo de expertos, establecer y evaluar los criterios de selección así como las posibles alternativas para el almacenamiento de clinker. Por último, la metodología propuesta se sirve del método VIKOR para determinar la tipología de almacenamiento de clínker más adecuada para el caso de estudio, garantizado las condiciones de estabilidad para la solución obtenida.<br>[CAT] La selecció de la tipologia més apropiada per a sistemes d'emmagatzematge de materials, tant de les matèries primeres com dels productes resultants del procés de fabricació, és essencial per al control de la producció i la gestió d'estocs. Avui en dia, en la indústria del ciment existeixen diverses tècniques aplicades a l'emmagatzematge de clínquer, com són la sitja dom, el magatzem longitudinal, la sitja cilíndrica o el dipòsit circular. La selecció de la tipologia de sitja a emprar s'ha basat tradicionalment en la pròpia experiència del responsable del projecte i en factors purament econòmics. No obstant això, l'elecció del sistema òptim depèn no només de criteris commensurables com el cost de construcció, sinó també de factors intangibles i difícilment quantificables que en ocasions entren en conflicte entre si. En la present tesi doctoral es proposa un sistema expert per determinar la tipologia òptima de sitja, aplicant-se a un cas concret en el qual es pretén emmagatzemar 50.000 tones de clínquer. S'aplica un mètode híbrid en què la tècnica Delphi i el Procés Analític Jeràrquic (AHP) són emprats per, recolzant-se en un grup d'experts, establir i avaluar els criteris de selecció així com les possibles alternatives per a l'emmagatzemament de clínquer. Finalment, la metodologia proposada es serveix del mètode VIKOR per determinar la tipologia d'emmagatzematge de clínquer més adequada per al cas d'estudi, garantit les condicions d'estabilitat per a la solució obtinguda.<br>Azorín Carrión, A. (2015). Grandes silos de almacenamiento de clínker: análisis y priorización [Tesis doctoral no publicada]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/59525<br>TESIS

The Late Jurassic Brae oilfields in the South Viking Graben of the northern North Sea contain naturally high concentrations of carbon dioxide (up to 35 mol %). Fields immediately adjacent to the graben bounding fault display the highest concentrations, with CO2 content decreasing eastward into the basin. It is thought the CO2 was introduced into the region via this fault. This thesis examines the possible source of the high CO2 present in the region, focusing on the graben margin fault as a potential conduit for CO2 flux from depth Investigation of cored sections penetrating the graben bounding fault revealed numerous carbonate cemented fracture arrays. The morphology of the fractures and cements is attributed to hydraulic fracturing induced by episodic release of overpressured fluids up the margin fault from depth. Periods of rapid subsidence omnipresent throughout the tectonic history of the graben are conducive to the generation of overpressure; a feature commonly reported in the region. Samples from the carbonate fracture cements were analysed using a host of techniques, including SEM, EMPA, fluid inclusion, and stable δ13C ‐ δ18O analyses. Using SEM analysis, at least five generations of dolomite cement with concomitant iron sulphide were observed. Cement chemistry and textures indicate precipitation from concentrated CO2–rich fluids. A reported high salinity basinal influx from depth concomitant with proposed CO2 charge into the region ~70 Ma is a probable source for the dissolved solids subsequently precipitated as carbonate in the fracture networks. Fluid inclusion analysis provided sufficient evidence to suggest the influx of hot fluids into the region, presumably sourced from deep in the margin fill. Two distinct δ13C vs. δ18O trends are observed in the isotope data from four wells studied. The trends are interpreted as differential mixing between ascending basinal fluids rich in dissolved inorganic carbon and in situ formation waters dominated by organically derived carbon following the onset of thermal decarboxylation in the Kimmeridge Clay Formation. Dissolution of Zechstein carbonates underlying the region is a credible source for the isotopically heavy CO2 found adjacent to the graben margin (δ13CCO2 = ‐2 to ‐5 ‰) and incorporated into the carbonate cements. Inferred variations in fluid mixing from well to well have implications on the variability of fluid flow along the graben margin with respect to contrasting fault morphologies. A Rayleigh fractionation model accommodating CO2 degassing from a hot ascending isotopically heavy fluid can be invoked to explain the observed carbon‐oxygen isotopic covariations in the fracture cements. Geochemical modelling simulating the ascent of CO2‐rich waters suggests degassing has limited impact on precipitation volumes, with fluid‐rock reactions the most likely driver for extensive carbonate mineralisation observed.

O objetivo deste trabalho é controlar a incidência de fissuras em fibrocimentos aplicando o conceito de materiais com gradação funcional através da protensão química gerada pela aplicação de silicato de sódio alcalino entre as camadas dos fibrocimentos. Atualmente é bastante comum os fibrocimentos apresentarem fissuras ao longo das bordas devido aos gradientes de umidade gerados durante a estocagem das pilhas de telhas no pátio das indústrias. O potencial da protensão química foi avaliado através da porosidade total, da quantificação das fases hidratadas, da retração por secagem e do desempenho mecânico. A aplicação de silicato de sódio alcalino no ligante CPII F provocou retração por secagem 1,5 vezes maior que a referência aos 91 dias. O módulo de ruptura (MOR) não sofreu alteração, mas o limite de proporcionalidade da matriz (LOP) aumentou em torno de 95%. O módulo de elasticidade dinâmico foi 13 % maior. O aumento da retração por secagem e o ganho de desempenho mecânico apontam o potencial da protensão química para o controle da fissuração em fibrocimentos produzidos pelo processo Hatschek.<br>The objective of this work is controlling the incidence of cracks in fiber cement, using the concept of functionally graded materials through the chemical prestressing, generated by application of alkaline sodium silicate among fiber cement layers. Currently, its very common the fiber cements present cracks along the edges due to moisture gradients, caused during storage of piles of tiles in the courtyard of the industry. The chemical prestressing potential was evaluated through of the total porosity, the quantification of hydrate phases, the drying shrinkage and the mechanical performance. The application of alkaline sodium silicate in the cement CPII F caused drying shrinkage 1,5 times greater than the reference to 91 days. The modulus of rupture (MOR) didnt suffer change, but the proportional limit of matrix (LOP) increased by around 95%. The dynamic modulus of elasticity was 13% higher. The increase of drying shrinkage and the mechanical performance gain indicate the chemical prestressing potential to control the cracking in fiber cement produced by the process Hatschek.

This diploma thesis deals with the influence of addition of carbon nanoparticles on cement composites. The theoretical part of the diploma thesis is focused on the research of information about carbon nanoparticles, more precisely about carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide. There are summarized methods of dispersing carbon nanotubes and their effects on cement composites. The practical part follows the theoretical part of the research. In the first phase, the correct technique of graphene oxide dispersion was verified. Subsequently, the effects of graphene oxide on the mechanical properties of cement mortars were verified. In the final phase of the diploma thesis, the knowledge gained from the previous part was verified on concrete samples.

O presente estudo mostra que o conceito de materiais com gradação funcional (MGF) pode ser aplicado no desenvolvimento de componentes de fibrocimento mais econômicos e com desempenho mecânico melhorado. Primeiramente, este trabalho estabelece o conceito de fibrocimento com gradação funcional. Depois, modelam-se, em elementos finitos, as tensões em telhas onduladas sob flexão estática e cargas de vento e mostra-se que, para esses tipos de carregamento, regiões específicas das telhas são submetidas a tensões de baixa intensidade justificando a aplicação do conceito de MGF para a otimização da distribuição da resistência em tais componentes. A parte experimental deste trabalho é constituída de quatro estudos: a) produção de fibrocimentos com o teor de fibras variando ao longo da espessura; b) desenvolvimento de um método de escolha de formulações para fibrocimentos com gradação funcional; c) desenvolvimento de compósitos cimentícios para extrusão em altas velocidades, destinados a gradação de fibrocimentos; e d) aplicação pré-industrial para avaliar a aplicabilidade de técnica de modificação local das propriedades de telhas com gradação funcional. Mostra-se, experimentalmente, que fibrocimentos contendo 1,0% de fibras de PVA, em massa, estrategicamente distribuídas ao longo da espessura, apresentam módulo de ruptura (MOR) similar ao dos fibrocimentos homogêneos com 1,8% de fibras, comprovando a eficácia deste tipo de gradação na redução do custo de placas de fibrocimento. O segundo trabalho experimental avalia formulações de fibrocimento constituídas de seis matérias-primas empregando-se a estratégia screening, uma metodologia promissora para gerar regras de mistura, otimizar custos e desempenho e facilitar a escolha de formulações locais para fibrocimentos com gradação funcional. Compósitos cimentícios com fibras de PVA ou vidro álcali resistente (AR), destinadas à extrusão em altas velocidades, foram desenvolvidos para aplicação pré-industrial. Aqueles contendo 4,0% de fibra de vidro, em volume, apresentaram resistência à tração média igual a 12,0 MPa, enquanto compósitos com 3,0% de fibras de PVA apresentaram resistência igual a 7,5 MPa. A aplicação destas misturas entre as camadas de telhas onduladas de fibrocimento, durante o experimento pré-industrial, resultou em melhoras substanciais do desempenho local.<br>The present study applies the functionally graded materials (FGM) concept on the development of fiber cements as an alternative to improve the mechanical performance and reduce cost of production of asbestos-free corrugated sheets. Primarily, this work establishes the concept of functionally graded fiber cement. Then, finite element modeling (FEM) is applied in the evaluation of the stresses distributions in corrugated sheets under bending and static wind loads. The simulations show that for these load cases, some regions of corrugated sheets are submitted to low stress intensities what justify the application of FGM concept for optimization of the strength distribution in such components. The experimental part of this work consists of four different studies: a) production of functionally graded fiber cements with gradation through thickness; b) development of a method for choosing formulations in functionally graded fiber cements; c) development of fiber reinforced cementitious composites for high speed extrusion and; d) pre-industrial application to evaluate the suitability of functionally graded fiber cements production. The first experimental study shows that functionally graded cementitious composites with 1.0% of PVA fibers, in mass, strategically distributed through thickness, presented similar modulus of ruptures (MORs) to that homogeneous ones with 1.8% of PVA fibers what proves that gradation of fiber content through thickness is a good approach to reduce cost of fiber cement pads without affecting the mechanical performance of the composite. The second experimental work examines sixcomponent fiber cement formulations employing the screening strategy which is a promising methodology to generate coherent mixture rules, optimize cost and performance and even facilitate the choosing of formulations for functionally graded fiber cements. PVA fibers and glass fiber reinforced cementitious composites for high speed extrusion were developed forpre-industrial application. Composites with 4.0% of alkali-resistant (AR) glass fiber, in volume, presented average tensile strength of 12.0 MPa while composites with 3.0% of PVA fibers presented 7.5 MPa. The application of these mixtures between layers of fiber cement corrugated sheets results in improvement of the performance of the product.

Dans ce travail, il est question d'étudier la faisabilité d'une valorisation en techniques routières de granulats de Mâchefers d'Incinération des Dèchets Non Dangereux (MIDND). Cette étude se base en premier lieu sur une analyse expérimentale ayant permis d'obtenir leurs propriétés élastiques. Ces propriétés servent de données d'entrée à une modélisation multi-échelle hiérarchique développée pour étudier le comportement mécanique de graves base de MIDND traitées aux liants (ciment et bitume). La campagne expérimentale originale sur des particules de mâchefers a permis de les cartographier au Microscope Electronique à Balayage (MEB Pour ces particules, des modules d'élasticité moyens réduits variant de 15 à 68 GPa ont été trouvés par le biais de tests d'indentation en appliquant méthode de «Olivier and Pharr ». Les analyses chimiques ponctuelles qualitatives (EDS) effectuées ont permis d'obtenir la composition chimique des granulats de mâchefers. Partant d'une granulométrie de particules de MIDND 0/25 qui a fait l'objet d'une étude expérimentale [BEC 07], nous avons mis en place des modèles numériques 3D de grave routière traitée aux liants dans des Volumes Elémentaires Représentatifs (VER). Ces modèles sont basés sur une stratégie de modélisation dite « multi-échelles » hiérarchique. Deux types de liant sont étudiés : le ciment CEM 1 42,5 R et le bitume de [NGU 08). Pour les deux types de liant, les agrégats traités ont été décomposés en deux VER : sub-mesoscopique (0/6) et mesoscopique (6/25). Une application à valorisation des MIDND en techniques routières est faite dans les deux cas. Avec un traitement à 3% de ciment, une campagne de simulations numériques "Laboratoire virtuel" a été menée. A l'échelle sub-mesoscopique, des simulations multiaxiales menées sur le VER, ont conduit à l'obtention des paramètres permettant d'alimenter un modèle d'endommagement plastique utilisé à l'échelle mesoscopique pour différents degrés d'hydratation. A l'échelle mesoscopique, les caractéristiques mécaniques de la grave routière traitée au ciment, habituellement déterminées par le biais d'expérimentations, ont été retrouvées. La modélisation développée a ensuite été validée e comparant nos résultats numériques et quelques résultats expérimentaux de [BEC 07]. Avec un traitement à 5% de bitume, des tests de relaxation de contraintes ont été effectués aux deux échelles ct ont permis d'obtenir les propriétés thermo-rhéologiques de la grave de mâchefers traités au bitume : les modules de relaxation sont exprimés sous la forme de séries de Prony à une température de référence de 0 °C ; par ailleurs, les constantes de la loi Williams-Landel-Ferry (WLF) pour décrire le comportement thermo- rhéologiquement simple sont identifiées. Les séries de Prony sont obtenues par l'intermédiaire des modules élastiques normalisés. Les constantes de 1 WLF obtenues sont C 1 = 20 °C-1 ct C2 = 130 °C. La validation des paramètres identifiés a été faite en comparant les réponses du matériau hétérogène de grave-bitume et celles d'un matériau homogène à qui nous avons donné les propriétés identifiées tirées du matériau hétérogène<br>In this work, the feasibility of a valorisation in road engineering of non-hazardous waste incineration bottom ash aggregates (NHWI) is investigated. This study is first based on an experimental determination of the elastic properties of the bottom ash particles. These properties serve as input data for hierarchical multi-scale modelling developed to study the mechanical behaviour of aggregates treated with binders (cement and bitumen). The original experimental campaign on the bottom ash particles allowed them to be mapped to the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). For the particles, a mean reduced modulus of elasticity in between 15 and 68 GPa was found by means of indentation tests and applying the "Olivier and Phan method. The chemical analysis of the aggregates was obtained using qualitative point chemical analyzes (OHS). Based on a 0/25 particle size distribution of NHWI, which was the subject of an experimental study [BEC 07] , we have implemented two 30 models &lt; road materials treated with binders in Representative Elementary Volumes (REV). These models are based on a hierarchical multi-scale modelling strategy. Two types of binder are studied: cement CEM I 42.5 R and bitumen of [NGU 08]. For both types of binder, the treated aggregates we divided into two REV, at respectively the sub-mesoscale (0/6 mm) and the mesoscale (6/25 mm). An application to the valorisation of NHWI bottom ashes in road engineering is studied in both cases. With a 3% cement treatment, a numerical simulation campaign "Virtual Laboratory" was conducted. At the sub-mesoscale, the input parameters for the Concrete Damaged Plasticity Model used at the mesoscale are determined. At the mesoscale, the mechanical characteristics of the road materials usually determined through experiments have been found. The developed simulation strategy has been validated by comparing our numerical results and son experimental results of [BEC 07]. With a 5% bitumen treatment, stress relaxation tests carried out at the two scales enable one to obtain the thermo-rheological properties of the Bitumen Bound Gravel. These properties are the Prony series at a reference temperature of 0°C and the Williams-Landei- Ferry (WLF) law constants. Prony series are obtained by means of standardized elastic moduli. The obtained WLF law constants are Cl = 20 °C-1 and C2 = 130 °C. The numeric simulations have been validated by comparing the responses of heterogeneous and corresponding homogeneous materials

The thesis is aimed at deepening knowledge about the design and use of open-graded asphalt concrete filled with a special cement grout. The first part is the issue discussed theoretically with reference to the real possibility of practical application, a description of the various manufacturers and their patented technologies. The second part of this work is devoted to assess the resistance of this technology to chemical de-icing agents.

Dans l'industrie du forage pétrolier, les conditions de travail de plus en plus sévères requièrent sans cesse de nouveaux outils plus résistants à l'usure abrasive et à l'impact. Afin de répondre à ce défi, les travaux présentés ici, ont pour but l'élaboration de matériaux en carbure cémenté à gradient de composition par le procédé d'imbibition réactive. Ce procédé peut être décomposé en deux procédés de gradation, à savoir : l'imbibition et le revêtement réactif. L'imbibition a pour rôle d'enrichir graduellement, en phase liante, le coeur d'une pièce en carbure cémenté dense et repose sur le principe de migration de phase liquide dans un corps solide-liquide. Le revêtement réactif est un procédé qui s'applique également sur un carbure cémenté dense sur lequel est déposé un revêtement de nitrure de bore. Après avoir atteint le liquidus de la phase liante du carbure cémenté, une précipitation de borures ternaires prend place à la surface du matériau et s'étend graduellement sur des distances millimétriques. Dans le cas de pièces industrielles (inserts tricône et supports de taillants PDC (Polycrystalline Diamond Compact)), le traitement d'imbibition réactive permet de générer des gradients de dureté pouvant atteindre 450 HV sur 25 mm. L'élaboration de tels gradients a nécessité une meilleure compréhension des cinétiques ainsi que des phénomènes mis en jeu durant l'imbibition et le revêtement réactif. Dans le cas des taillants PDC, l'influence des paramètres du procédé HPHT de synthèse de la plaquette diamantée, sur le gradient de composition présent dans le support WC-Co après imbibition réactive, a été étudiée. Ces travaux se sont également intéressés à l'effet de ces gradients de composition sur les propriétés des plaquettes diamantées ainsi obtenues. A la suite d'essais mécaniques, les inserts WC-Co et taillants PDC gradués montrent une augmentation significative de leur résistance à l'abrasion (de 30 à 100%) et de leur tenue à l'impact (de 20 à 40%)<br>In oil drilling industry, harsher working conditions require ever new and more abrasive wear and impact resistant tools. To meet this challenge, the work presented here, is to develop graded cemented carbide materials by reactive imbibition process. This method can be divided into two gradation processes, namely, reactive coating and imbibition. Imbibition gradually enriches the core of dense cemented carbide with binder phase and is based on the principle of liquid phase migration in a solid-liquid body. Reactive coating also takes place in dense cemented carbide on which a boron nitride coating is deposited. After reaction with the WC-Co liquid binder, some ternary boride precipitations take place from surface to several millimeters deep. For industrial parts (inserts for roller cone bits and PDC (Polycrystalline Diamond Compact) cutters substrates), hardness gradients obtained can reach 450 HV on 25 mm. Such gradients development is passed through a better understanding of kinetics and phenomena occurring during imbibition and reactive coating. In case of PDC cutters, influence of HPHT process parameters, allowing diamond table synthesis, on the WC-Co substrate gradient, generated by reactive imbibition, was studied. This work was also interested in gradient effect on the obtained diamond tables properties. After mechanical tests, graded WC-Co inserts and graded PDC cutters show a significant increase of both wear resistance (from 30 to 100%) and impact resistance (from 20 to 40%)

Aim of this thesis is the usage of the open-graded asphalt concrete filled with a special cement grout in the road structures. Thesis defines the main concrete properties and explains related legislation and norms that apply. In addition, laboratory design of asfalt mixtures and a tree kind mortal filler and possibilities of mortal filler pigmentation are dealth with. Finally, thesis evaluates the results from various laboratory tests that were performed on the specimens made from final mixtures.

Portland cement concrete, the most widely used manufactured material in the world, is made primarily from water, mineral aggregates, and portland cement. The production of portland cement is energy intensive, accounting for 2% of primary energy consumption and 5% of industrial energy consumption globally. Moreover, Portland cement manufacturing contributes significantly to greenhouse gases and accounts for 5% of the global CO2 emissions resulting from human activity. The primary objective of this research was to explore methods of reducing the environmental impact of cement production while maintaining or improving current performance standards. Two approaches were taken, 1.) incorporation of waste materials in portland cement synthesis, and 2.) optimization of an alternative environmental friendly binder, calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement. These approaches can lead to less energy consumption, less emission of CO2, and more reuse of industrial waste materials for cement manufacturing. In the portland cement part of the research, portland cement clinkers conforming to the compositional specifications in ASTM C 150 for Type I cement were successfully synthesized from reagent-grade chemicals with 0% to 40% fly ash and 0% to 60% slag incorporation (with 10% intervals), 72.5% limestone with 27.5% fly ash, and 65% limestone with 35% slag. The synthesized portland cements had similar early-age hydration behavior to commercial portland cement. However, waste materials significantly affected cement phase formation. The C3S–C2S ratio decreased with increasing amounts of waste materials incorporated. These differences could have implications on proportioning of raw materials for cement production when using waste materials. In the calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement part of the research, three calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement clinkers with a range of phase compositions were successfully synthesized from reagent-grade chemicals. The synthesized calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement that contained medium C4A3 S and C2S contents showed good dimensional stability, sulfate resistance, and compressive strength development and was considered the optimum phase composition for calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement in terms of comparable performance characteristics to portland cement. Furthermore, two calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement clinkers were successfully synthesized from natural and waste materials such as limestone, bauxite, flue gas desulfurization sludge, Class C fly ash, and fluidized bed ash proportioned to the optimum calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cement synthesized from reagent-grade chemicals. Waste materials composed 30% and 41% of the raw ingredients. The two calcium sulfoaluminate-belite cements synthesized from natural and waste materials showed good dimensional stability, sulfate resistance, and compressive strength development, comparable to commercial portland cement.<br>text

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007.<br>Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-11, Section: B, page: 7507. Adviser: Leslie Struble. Includes bibliographical references. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

碩士<br>國立臺灣科技大學<br>營建工程系<br>102<br>This study used slag powder mixing cement into paste and pre-coating BOFS (called SPB or starched aggregates ) became to aggregate. This study estimated the feasibility of SPB use in the dense gradation cement-asphalt concrete pavement and investigating the aggregate characteristic of starched aggregates. The experiment result of study was discusses with the four states. The first stage, estimating differences of properties between BOFS and starched aggregates, for assess effects of aggregate characteristic after BOFS being starched. The 2nd stage, investigating Type-Ⅲ modified asphalt physical character and the proportioning and physical properties of cement asphalt paste (CAP). The 3rd stage, starched aggregate respectively, 25%, 50% and 75% to replace coarse aggregates and mixed with Type-Ⅲ modified asphalt being into conventional hot mix dense gradation of asphalt concrete (DGAC) as a control group, and using cement asphalt paste mixed dense gradation asphalt cement concrete (DGCAC) as a comparison group. The 4th stage, processing among of experiments contented with asphalt concrete mechanical properties, Pavement performance, durability performance, acoustic characteristics of the test about with both traditional hot mixing dense gradation asphalt concrete and cold mixing dense gradation cement asphalt concrete, and compare the results to assess the feasibility of the starched aggregates used into dense gradation cement asphalt concrete pavement. Research results show that in starched aggregates properties from BOFS containing unreacted completely free lime, so after water absorption expansion will happen, by being aggregates starched sealed, prevent moisture infiltration, can inhibit BOFS possibilities of future expansion and improvement of converter in BOFS&apos;s surface physical properties. In terms of cement asphalt paste, this study uses of cement asphalt paste ratio of C/A=1.1, FSP=5% and asphalt emulsion residue 60%, whose W/C =0.41 reaching cement required for complete hydration of W/C=0.42, Test results of cement asphalt paste slump flow value of up to 32cm, 28day strength can reach 89kgf/cm2. Starched aggregate application about dense gradation Cement asphalt concrete. Comprehensive test results show that the DGCAC group test results are in compliance with the specifications, and are mostly better than the DGAC group. DGCAC group, the attrition rate is slightly larger than the DGAC groups. DGCAC groups appear in the Marshall and indirect tension test results, in starched aggregates replace natural aggregates 25%, strength did best. So starched aggregate is used to replace the natural coarse aggregate 25% processed testing with 7, 14, and 28 days ages. Test result shows the mechanical properties, pavement performance, durability performance and acoustic characteristics are better than DCAC group.

Austenitic stainless steel is one of the most important engineering materials with wide variety of applications. Superior resistance to corrosion and compatibility in high temperature and high vacuum have particularly made it an attractive choice. However, the machinability of austenitic stainless steel is not very promising owing to lower thermal conductivity, higher degree of ductility and work hardenability Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade. Molybdenum gives 316 better corrosion resistance properties than crevice corrosion in chloride environment. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics. Over the years, cemented carbide (WC-Co) has overcome many drawbacks of high speed steel (HSS) as cutting tool materials and become one of the most versatile cutting tool materials during machining both ferrous and non ferrous alloys. There are mainly three grades of cemented carbide cutting tools i.e. K, P and M grades. Steel being very ductile in nature produces long, continuous chips during machining. Moreover, iron in steel has greater affinity towards carbon of WC of the tool. P grade, is more diffusion resistant grade due to presence of more stable carbides like TiC, TaC and NbC. Therefore, P grade is also known as mixed carbide grade and more suitable for machining steel. Since P 30 grade of cemented carbide would provide excellent balance of hardness, wear resistance and toughness, the same grade has been chosen for machining of stainless steel. In the first phase of work, tool life test would be carried out using three different cutting velocities i.e. 100, 150 and 200 m/min with constant feed of 0.2 mm/rev and constant depth of cut of 1 mm for different duration of machining. Tool life study would be based on average flank wear, VB= 0.3 mm criterion. Flank wear would be measured using a stereo zoom optical microscope. Therefore, effect of cutting speed on tool life of uncoated P30 grade carbide insert would be studied during dry machining of 316 grade of austenitic stainless steel. Also effect of cutting speed on various chip characteristics during machining of austenitic stainless steel was studied. The different chip characteristic include types of chips, colour of chips, micro and macro morphology of chips, chip thickness and chip reduction coefficient.

A research study was done on four different cemented carbide cutting tool grades, which had different Co contents and different compositions of additional carbides such as TiC, TaC, NbC, Cr3C2 and TiCN. The tool grades were manufactured using the powder metallurgy process. The aims of the research were to investigate how carbon content and sintering temperature influences the material properties, and if possible to select the optimum parameters to yield the best sintered properties for each tool grade. The chemical analysis of the starting and milled powders with three different C contents were done using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Inductively Coupled Plasma- Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), with phase identification and morphology done using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis. The milled and dried powders were pressed and sintered at three different sintering temperatures. Microstructural characterization of the sintered alloys included phase analysis, and measurement of the WC grain size, WC contiguity and Co binder mean free path. The hardness, toughness, coercivity, density, porosity and magnetic cobalt was determined using relevant standards. In general, as the C content increased, graphite formed in the alloys which resulted in lower hardness and toughness. The hardnesses of the different grades were affected in different ways and were dependent on the level of mixed carbides added and the Co content. It was also clear that as the Co content increased with the increase in C level, the hardness of the alloys decreased. The density for all the alloys decreased with an increase in C content. The porosity for all the alloys increased with an increase in C content. As the sintering temperature increased grain growth increased. However, with the addition of Cr3C2, which is a grain growth inhibitor, some alloys could be sintered at higher temperatures with limited grain growth. For all four tool grades the best material properties were obtained with the stoichiometric C content. With respect to sintering temperature, two grades showed the best properties at 1430°C while the other two grades had their best properties at 1510°C.

A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Engineering. Johannesburg, 2017<br>This dissertation presents the zinc recycling of tool grade cemented tungsten scrap material generated during commercial production at Pilot Tools Pty Ltd (South Africa), production of powders and alloys from the zinc recycled materials, and evaluation of the properties of the recycled and un-recycled powders and alloys. Tool grade cemented tungsten carbide inserts were subjected to the zinc recycled process under controlled conditions. Tungsten carbide, cubic (TiC, TaC, NbC, TiCN) carbides and Co were recovered from the recycled scrap material. Two recycled alloys, R and RA, and two un-recycled alloys NS and N were produced following the conventional powder metallurgy route. Alloy R was made from 100 % zinc recycled powder with stoichiometric adjustment of C only, and alloy RA was made from 100% zinc recycled powder with stoichiometric adjustment of C and Co. Alloy N was produced under the same conditions as the recycled alloys R and RA, while alloy NS was produced at commercial level at Pilot Tools Pty Ltd (South Africa) using un-recycled powders. The alloy properties were evaluated following standard procedures for hardmetals. When the zinc recycled material was mechanically disintegrated, about 70 % of the recycled material was recovered as fine powder, while 30% was recovered as coarse oversize particles. The oversize particles were quite tough due to a high Co content, and it was difficult to disintegrate them through milling or repeated zinc recycling. The recycled powders took twice as much time to mill to the desired size as the new un-recycled powders, and had predominantly angular particles, while the new powders had smaller more rounded particles. A cubic free layer (CFL) was formed in all the alloys during sintering, although the recycled alloys R and RA had a narrower CFL compared to the new alloys NS and N. The recycled alloys R and RA had carbide grain size, carbide contiguity, binder mean free path, hardness, fracture toughness and wear rate which were generally within the same ranges as the new un-recycled alloys.<br>MT2018